Broadcasting 

National signals it will prepare TVNZ for sale

07.07.2008

National's plans for broadcasting are a Trojan horse for the ultimate privatisation of Television New Zealand and Radio New Zealand, Broadcasting Minister Trevor Mallard said today.

"The proposal to scrap the charter - which places public broadcasting obligations on TVNZ - is a backward step and will turn TVNZ into a totally commercial organisation with absolutely no public broadcasting obligations," Trevor Mallard said.

"The promise to retain ownership rings hollow. ... more +

NZ content levels on TV hit all time high

22.05.2008

NZ On Air’s annual Local Content report shows the highest ever levels of local content on New Zealand television for the second year in a row, Broadcasting Minister Trevor Mallard said today.

Trevor Mallard welcomed NZ On Air’s 2007 Local Content report released today.
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New investments promote unique New Zealand identity

22.05.2008

Budget 2009: Significant new investments in New Zealand’s arts, culture, and heritage are a feature of Budget 2008

Significant new investments in New Zealand’s arts, culture, and heritage are a feature of Budget 2008.

Prime Minister and Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage Helen Clark today announced additional funding for New Zealand films, music, literature, and for heritage buildings and collectio... more +

Local stories for local children

26.06.2008

Broadcasting Minister Trevor Mallard's speech to the Children's Television Forum, Museum Hotel, Wellington

Broadcasting Minister Trevor Mallard's speech to the Children's Television Forum, Museum Hotel, Wellington

Good afternoon, and thank you for inviting me to speak to you today.

The changing media environment, and children's changing media use present special challeng... more +